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This 123-page issue of The Tortoise: Volume 4 | Number 3 explores the global illegal reptile trade and the extinction crisis through a collection of investigative features and interviews. From the making of the documentary series Monsters of God and the remarkable story of the critically endangered ploughshare tortoise, to the "Great Reptile Gold Rush" and a rare interview with wildlife trafficker Anson Wong, the issue examines the criminal networks, collectors, and conservationists at the center of one of the world's largest illicit wildlife trades. The issue also includes a conversation with renowned wildlife artist Isabella Kirkland, a feature exploring the Sonoran Desert toad and the growing demand for 5-MeO-DMT, and additional stories examining the complex relationship between people and wildlife.